Finding the Third Proportional to 261,390 and 567,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,390 and 567,028 is: 1,230,042.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,390 : 567,028 = 567,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,390/567,028 = 567,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,390x = 567,028 × 567,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,390x = 321,520,752,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,520,752,784/261,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,230,042.28
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